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Georgia judge halts hand count rule as election day nears

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October 16, 2024

www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-16 05:14:20

SUMMARY: In Georgia, a judge has blocked a controversial decision requiring hand counting of all ballots on Election Night, November 5th, leading to expectations of faster results. Critics argued that the hand-counting rule, imposed too close to the election, could cause delays and confusion. The ruling came after a lawsuit from the Cobb County election board, with Judge Robert McBurney stating that there wasn’t sufficient time for poll workers to be trained. Meanwhile, early voting is underway, showing strong turnout with over 328,000 votes already cast, including nearly 36,000 in-person votes on the first day.

This is one of the rules recently passed by the Georgia State Election Board: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/elections/fulton-county-judge-halts-enforcement-hand-counting-ballots-2024-election/85-6e5e9c3b-24e2-464c-8567-d36de370804e

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October 17, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-17 22:09:05

SUMMARY: A grand jury has indicted 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father, Colin, in connection with the mass shooting at Appalache High School in Barrow County on September 4th. Colt faces 55 charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children, after opening fire and killing two teachers and two students, injuring nine others. Colin is charged with 29 counts for allegedly enabling his son to possess a firearm. Both are set to appear for arraignment on November 21st.

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HBCUs receive $18 million grant from health giant

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12 hours ago

October 17, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-17 15:41:25

SUMMARY: Paris-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company Sopi has announced an $18 million grant over 10 years to support three historically black medical schools: Morehouse School of Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, and Mahy Medical College. Although the specific allocation for each school has not been disclosed, funding will be distributed based on individual needs. The grant aims to enhance clinical research staffing, improve infrastructure—such as online chat services and pharmacy upgrades—and develop customized training programs to advance the educational and operational capabilities of these institutions over the coming decade.

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Nearly $10M spent in U.S. House District 14 | Georgia

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12 hours ago

October 17, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Elyse Apel | The Center Square – 2024-10-17 15:09:00

SUMMARY: In Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene is running against Democratic challenger Shawn Harris in a highly expensive race. Greene has raised $7.8 million for her campaign, while Harris has raised nearly $2 million, leaving them with similar amounts to spend as the third fundraising quarter ended. Greene, a prominent figure in the “America First” movement, focuses on issues like defunding the FBI and impeaching President Biden. Despite heavy odds against him after Greene’s 66% win in 2022, Harris remains optimistic, drawing inspiration from previous successful Democratic campaigns in Georgia. Early voting is underway.

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